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Petra Palminha
London
Summary
Reliable employee enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence. History of achieving positive results in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Respond CareNorthampton, Northamptonshire
Support Worker
08.2023 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
British CouncilMadrid
Graduate Teaching Assistant
10.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
Native LearnMadrid
English Teacher
10.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes and prepared comprehensive feedback for students.
- Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
British CouncilHuelva
Language Assistant
10.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Development of excellent communication skills and teamwork in order to successfully deliver information in a different language
- Cooperation with teachers in order to understand learning expectations and abilities
- Adaptive and creative approach to teaching due to lack of resources
- Time-management and independent regulation of workload to facilitate a tailored delivery of lessons to each class
Education
UCL Institute of EducationLondon
Master of Science from Psychological Sciences
10.2023
University of NottinghamNottingham
BA Spanish and International Media and Communications
09.2018 - 06.2022
University overview
- Dissertation in Populism and Digital Media
- Awarded 'Best Overall Performance' and 'Best Dissertation' in the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies.
- Awarded 'Best Overall Performance' in Department of Modern Languages and Cultures.
Northampton AcademyNorthampton
A-Levels
09.2016 - 07.2018
University overview
- English Literature (A*)
- Spanish (A*)
- Portuguese (A*)
- Psychology (B)
Northampton AcademyNorthampton
GCSEs
09.2014 - 07.2016
University overview
- 10 GCSEs Grades A*-A
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Leadership Skills
- Ethical and Legal Knowledge
- Research Skills
- Native Proficiency in Portuguese and English
- Advanced Proficiency in Spanish
References
References available on request.
Timeline
UCL Institute of Education
Master of Science from Psychological Sciences
10.2023
Support Worker
Respond Care
08.2023 - 02.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
British Council
10.2022 - 06.2023
English Teacher
Native Learn
10.2022 - 05.2023
Language Assistant
British Council
10.2020 - 06.2021
University of Nottingham
BA Spanish and International Media and Communications
09.2018 - 06.2022
Northampton Academy
A-Levels
09.2016 - 07.2018
Northampton Academy
GCSEs
09.2014 - 07.2016